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The History and Background of

“Kautilya’s Arthashastra”

Who was Chanakya ? Born in 350 B.C. Vishugupta – Kautilya – Chanakya Pulled down Nanda Dynasty King maker – Chandragupta Maurya Responsible for the defeat of Alexander in India Kautilya’s Arthashastra & Chanakya Niti –

Documented towards the end of his life

Kautilya’s Arthashastra Written in Samskrit Contains 15 books, 150 chapters and

6000 sutras Covers over 180 topics. Known as a

Book of Economics, state craft, Management, warfare, strategy etc

It’s a Book of ‘Total Management’

3 BC Chanakya Arthashastra 4 BC Ashoka 1st emperor

Golden era of India (Sone ki chidiya)

14 AD Moughals 16 AD Shivaji Last king to study1905 Rediscovery Dr S Shastry2005 100th Ann Awareness - Mgt

2400 years of Arthashastra history

Management Topics in Arthashastra

Principles of Management

Management Education Accounting systems Corporate Governance Time Management Leadership Skills

Contracts Selection of Employees Consulting Strategic Management Handling competition Expansion of Territory etc

Sample of Verses related to Management Topics

in

‘Kautilya’s Arthashastra’

What is Management?

“The means of starting undertakings, the excellence of men and material, (suitable) apportionment of place and time, provision against failure (and) accomplishment of work – this is deliberation in its five aspect” (1.15.42)

Definition and the Basic elements of Management

1. The means of starting undertakings (assignments/ projects)

2. The excellence of men and materials 3. Deciding suitable place and time4. Provision against failure5. Accomplishment of the work

 (1.15.42)

Wealth Creation

“Wealth will slip away from the foolish person, who continuously consults the stars; for wealth is the star of wealth; what will the stars do? Capable men will certainly secure wealth at least after a hundred trails” ( 9.4.26)

Role of a Consultant Consultation “All undertakings should be preceded by consultation.

Holding a consultation with only one, he may not be able to reach a decision in difficult matters. With more councilors it is difficult to reach decisions and maintain secrecy” (1.15.2,35,40)

Therefore sit and counsel with those who are matured in intellect ( 1.15.20-21)

Principles of Human resource management

from ‘Kautilya’s Arthashastra’

(Sutras)

First principle of an organisation

“In the happiness of the subjects lies the benefit of the king and in what is beneficial to the subjects is his own benefit” – (1.19.34)

Areas concerned with current HRD dealt in Arthashastra Recruitment / Selection Training Mentorship Salary structure Motivation Feedback / MIS systems

Selection of EmployeesAppointment of trainees

A ‘trainable’ person is the one who has the following qualities 

1.Desire to learn2.Effective listening ability3.Ability to reflect (think from all angles)4.Ability to reject false views5.Intentness on truth not on any person

 (1.5.4-5)

Qualities to be tested before appointment(experienced person)

1. Technical competence -In that particular field through those person learned in that science.

2. Intelligence, perseverance and dexterity3. Eloquence, Boldness and presence of mind4. Ability to bear troubles during emergencies5. Uprightness, friendliness and firmness of devotion in

dealing with others6. Strength of character

(1.9.3)

Mentorship

“Training and discipline are acquired by accepting the authoritativeness of the teachers in the respective fields” (1.5.6)

“He should have constant association with elders in learning for the sake of improving his training, since training has its root in that” (1.5.11)

Handling Employees

Theory of Motivation Sama (counseling), Dana (offering of gifts), Danda (Punishments), Bheda (division)

Handling Employees

“He (leader) should constantly hold an inspection of their works, men being inconstant in their minds” (2.9.2-3)

There fore create a good MIS (Management information System) best suited for you.

Salary Structure

“A wage is for work done, not for what is not done” (3.14.8)

“The payment of the wages was decided on the basis of work done, time spent in doing it, at the rate prevailing at the time” (3.13.27)

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